BBQ Chicken Pasta

Name: BBQ Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 medium red onion; 2 cups water; 2 ½ cups chicken broth; ½ teaspoon salt; 12 ounces penne pasta; ⅔ cup barbecue sauce (see note); ⅓ cup sour cream; ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese; ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6 Servings
Calories
518 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

BBQ Chicken Pasta

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size chunks
1 medium red onion diced
2 cups water
2 ½ cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt
12 ounces penne pasta
⅔ cup barbecue sauce (see note)
⅓ cup sour cream
½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

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Instructions

In a large 12-inch nonstick skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat (you could also use a large pot if you don’t have a skillet this big). When hot, add the chicken and onions and saute, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and onions to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the water, chicken broth, penne and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until the liquid is almost absorbed and the pasta is tender.
Stir in the barbecue sauce and sour cream. Once mixed, add in the reserved chicken, onions and shredded cheese. Stir to combine and cook until everything is heated through.
Serve immediately and garnish with additional red or green onions and shredded cheese.

Notes

BBQ Sauce: here is my favorite homemade version.
Updated Recipe: I’ve updated the recipe (on 7/2012) to reflect changes I’ve made over the years, namely to reduce the amount of liquid while cooking the pasta. If you have made this in the past and loved it as is, the original ratio was 5 1/2 cups liquid (3 cups water, 2 1/2 cups chicken broth) to 12 ounces pasta.

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 518kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 1145mg (48%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 13g (26%)